Balance and resistance: two political orientations within humanism
By Ralf Schöppner When should humanists seek dialogue and compromise, and when must they resist? Drawing on Germany’s political history and contemporary challenges, philosopher Ralf Schöppner argues that balance, pluralism and openness are essential humanist virtues, but not without limits. This article, adapted from his address at the World Humanist Congress in Ottawa, explores when to build bridges and when to draw boundaries. Professor Dr Ralf Schöppner is a German philosopher and...